Stock 2012 DCT M3 with rear section takes on a bolt on Mustang 5.0 from a roll

Stock 2012 DCT M3 with rear section takes on a bolt on Mustang 5.0 from a roll

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Stock 2012 DCT M3 with rear section takes on a bolt on Mustang 5.0 from a roll

The Mustang 5.0 is being compared to the M3 pretty frequently although these are not cross shopped cars. Understandable as the M3 is the benchmark and has been since 2008. The Mustang is a great performance value as it has and should be. Well, this 2012 M3 is stock except for a rear section exhaust but it is a dual clutch. The Mustang has an off-road H-pipe (meaning no cats), intake, tune, and exhaust.

From a 40 mph roll the Mustang is able to pull a couple cars. From a lower speed roll the M3 is able to hold a slight advantage. The cars are close enough the weight of the passenger affects the outcome as well as the starting speed. Starting in first gear favors the M3 significantly on the shift. It is surprising though the Mustang was not stronger with a tune, intake, and exhaust as the M3 is basically stock although if it was a manual the 5.0 would have easily had its way with it passenger or no passenger and regardless of the starting speed.

With a full exhaust and tune we would expect the M3 to pull relatively easily. Hopefully we see a rematch when the M3 has equal mods, enjoy the videos.

i pointed to the same model car AND engine....that wasnt an LSX...that was a forged LSA....there is a BIG difference

I was pointing out there are plenty of fast BMW's if they get enough development. If we saw everyone turbo'ing the S85 like we see LS motors what do you think would happen? That motor would be doing exactly (if not better) than what the TT Gallardo's are doing and I don't see you guys talking down on those.

And the S65 is just an S85 without two cylinders. So doesn't seems pretty damn strong to me, why you can't see it I have no clue.

Originally Posted by ultimateendz

and yes you are correct....I will be able to make much more power than the S65 because my platform has more skin in the game with old tech and put together by bob and billy from west bumble$#@!....

Well good luck dude. I have the smaller engine with less power potential. Go ahead and show me what's up.

Glad you finally see it. Also glad you are laughing and taking it like a good sport.

Taking what? Your poor knowledge level on just about everything you have commented on?

Still don't see any explanation for why in theory the M3's motor can't make big power. Especially when the motor it is based on has proven to produce more power than anything the new 5.0 motor has done to this point.

Taking what? Your poor knowledge level on just about everything you have commented on?

Still don't see any explanation for why in theory the M3's motor can't make big power. Especially when the motor it is based on has proven to produce more power than anything the new 5.0 motor has done to this point.